Slinks

•The Gladwell Effect: In as much at Gladwell touches on design and domestic life, this is a must read. Exerpt: "People who are busy doing things — as opposed to people who are busy sitting around, like me, reading and having coffee in coffee shops — don't have opportunities to kind of collect and organize their experiences and make sense of them."

•Lazy Mary by Disguincio: This Italian company wants to get us into bed: "It uses the body's centre of gravity to rock in complete safety, increasing circulation. It transforms areas, swimming pool areas, relaxation areas, gardens and beaches."